The piece is composed in the Hicaz Makam , characterized by its exotic, melancholic, yet driving interval structure.
The lyrics traditionally tell the story of a girl waiting for her naval officer lover (Bahriyeli), though Hüsnü’s versions often focus on the instrumental brilliance of the G-clarinet. 2. Performance Style Husnu Senlendirici Gemilerde Talim Var
It typically follows the Aksak rhythm (9/8 time signature), which is a "limping" meter central to Balkan and Turkish music. The piece is composed in the Hicaz Makam